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January
Jakarta Caps Lunar New Year with Lion Dances, Festivities
Written by Ani HasanahThe Jakarta Provincial government is, this year, celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year for the first time by organizing three weeks of festivities in the country’s capital Jakarta. The events that include the classic Barongsai lion dances, traditional Potehi puppet show and food festivals at several touristy Chinatowns, were launched on January 15, are scheduled to end on February 9, the Jakarta Mental and Spiritual Bureau Office's chief, Hendra Hidayat said in Jakarta, Wednesday.
After days of festivities welcoming the Year of the Rat, the "Festival Pecinan Cap Go Meh" on February 8 will mark the last day of Lunar New Year or popular as Cap Go Meh.
The celebrations will take place in Jakarta's Chinatowns, including at Petak Sembilan in West Jakarta, Kampung Duri in West Jakarta, and Jatinegara in East Jakarta.
"We would like to bring the spirit and experience of celebrating Lunar New Year to the public spaces in Jakarta. For us, the Lunar New Year is about equality, harmony, and solidarity," Hidayat remarked while citing that the Jakarta provincial government aims to create a city that welcomes everyone regardless their cultures, races, and religions.
Therefore, during the Lunar New Year celebration, some Chinese ornaments will be draped at MRT stations and Transjakarta bus stations.
Here is the list of event in Jakarta during the Lunar New Year:
1. January 15, 2020 to February 5, 2020: Chinese Food Festival at Thamrin 10 Park in Central Jakarta;
2. January 23, 2020 (showtime 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): A classic Barongsai lion dance; a traditional Tanjidor and Gambang Kromong music performances in front of Grand Hyatt Hotel and Dukuh Atas skating park in Central Jakarta.
3. January 24, 2020 (showtime p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): A classic Barongsai lion dance; a traditional Tanjidor and Gambang Kromong music performances in front of Grand Hyatt Hotel and Dukuh Atas skating park in Central Jakarta.
4. January 25, 2020: A classic Barongsai lion dance in Thamrin 10 Park in Central Jakarta;
5. January 26, 2020: A classic Barongsai lion dance in Car Free Day Sudirman to Thamrin streets, Central Jakarta;
6. January 26, 2929: Potehi puppet show at Thamrin 10 Park, Central Jakarta;
7. February 3, 2020 to February 9, 2020: Bakmi (Chinese noodle soup) festival at Thamrin 10 Park, Central Jakarta.
8. February 8, 2020: Festival Pecinan Cap Go Meh at Petak Sembilan, Kampung Duri, and Jatinegara. (ANTARA)
December
1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 kicks off in style at the Jatiluhur Dam
Written by Wenny ZuliantiThe 1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival (IJJF) 2019 took place on November 30 & December 1 at Indonesia's largest dam, the Jatiluhur Dam, in Purwarkarta, West Java. The IJJF was produced by Jasa Tirta II, the State-Owned Enterprise (SoE) which manages the Dam and its regions.
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (MSoE) Erick Thohir stated that the Festival was a form of SoE synergy to boost the potential of economic hubs outside Jakarta. "SoEs can never stand alone like an ivory tower; SoEs are inarguably meant to be contributive to the society and the nation," said the minister.
IJJF 2019 was the inspiration of Jasa Tirta II, the sole SoE officially appointed by the Government of Indonesia to manage the Jatiluhur Dam. Jatiluhur Dam is located 70 km from the country's capital city, Jakarta, and has pivotal roles in provisioning hydroelectric power generation, water supply, and flood control, to name a few, for the West Java and Jakarta.
CEO of Jasa Tirta II, U. Saefudin Noer said, "Themed 'Green, Water & Life', the Festival is held to help promote Jatiluhur Dam as one of West Java's leading tourist destinations. The theme represents Jasa Tirta II's commitment to conserving nature in everything that we do. And through such an event, we believe that we can spread this spirit to the audience."
Jasa Tirta II had the pleasure to collaborate with top Indonesian musician Dwiki Dharmawan as the artistic director of the Festival, and in leading the line up of performers with his band World Peace Project feat. Steve Thornton.
Sharing the stage were Palestinian musician Kamal Musallam, Wizzy, Syaharani & Queenfireworks, Java Jive, Mus Mujiono, Krakatau, 57kustik, Moccondoss 40, Selaawi Ethnic Ensemble, Ermy Kullit, Indro Hardjodikoro feat. Kayla Dias, Farabi Big Band feat. Ita Purnamasari, Idea Percussion, Uban Project, Marcell, Via Vallen and Zaskia Gotik.
Regent of Purwakarta Anne Ratna Mustika said that IJJF 2019 is believed bring a significantly positive impact to the locals, and greatly appreciates Jasa Tirta II's initiative to support the regency's mission to promote the tourism sector. "An event this big will absolutely affect the local economy, especially the small and medium-sized industries," she concluded.
January
Indonesia and Malaysia want better cooperation on films
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The Indonesian and Malaysian film industry players have agreed to cooperate in a bid to enhance the quality of cinema in both countries. The matter was raised in a meeting between the Indonesian movie actors, artists, directors and film producers and the Malaysian Artists Union delegation in Jakarta on Friday. The President of the Malaysian Artists Union, Zed Zaidi said that cooperation between the two countries is expected to increase opportunities in the Malaysian and the Indonesian film industries. He noted that cooperation on films between the two countries actually has been going on for a long time, either through joint film production, or the involvement of film artists. The Malaysian Artists Union delegation is represented by 20 film industry players, including actors, artists, directors and producers and they are on a three-day visit from January 5 to 7. Meanwhile, Director and Initiator of the meeting, Tarmizi Abka said that the gathering was expected to improve the quality of film resources of both countries. (Ant)
January
Alor is one of regencies in East Nusa Tenggara province -NTT. In this regency, there live some Flores traditional tribes whose customs have not changed much since stone age. You can find the glory of Alor culture at Takpala village which is lived by Abui tribe. The biggest tribe in Alor still holds firmly their tradition. One of them is Lego-lego dance.
Earlier visitors will be welcomed by the eldest people of Takpala village by nose greeting; then the visitors are invited to the shady big tree. Then, they hold their hands with local women to surround Mezbah tree or altar which is under the tree. The visitors are welcome to dance and the dancers will move surrounding the tree by being accompanied with gong and Moko, a drum from brass. When dancing, betel nut and Sopi will be offered. Sopi is a kind of alcoholic traditional beverage.
Local women and men who dance, wear traditional cloths. Women’s hairs are left to loosen and hooded. They wear silver bracelet at their ankles, which will produce clang sound if it is moved. While they are dancing, they are also singing and reading poetry. But, singing and reading poetry are usually held by the elders.